…writes a rather beautiful piece on how celibacy frees the priest to make a gift of himself. It will be interesting to learn, on That Day, just how much the world owes to the creative power of virginity–and how much destruction has been wrought by perverts in the name of liberation. Read more

First off, just want to say that I really enjoy your blog and various articles on IC and anywhere else they turn up. And though I have not yet read your new “Mary, Mother of the Son” trilogy, I definitely intend to and also plan on giving my mom a gift of them as well. I promise I will buy 2 sets instead of giving her my used copies once I’m done!! You know, this is the sort of thing... Read more

First off, just want to say that I really enjoy your blog and various articles on IC and anywhere else they turn up. And though I have not yet read your new “Mary, Mother of the Son” trilogy, I definitely intend to and also plan on giving my mom a gift of them as well. I promise I will buy 2 sets instead of giving her my used copies once I’m done!! You know, this is the sort of thing... Read more

I thought I would pass long a link to this very cool effort from the Diocese of Phoenix to increase proper intellectual formation of adults. This Diocese is incredibly committed to proper catechesis – you should see our Office of Natural Family Planning! If so inclined, you may want to spread the word on your blog to (i) help notify readers in the Phoenix area become aware of the Institute, and (ii) help inspire others to put together this type... Read more

I thought I would pass long a link to this very cool effort from the Diocese of Phoenix to increase proper intellectual formation of adults. This Diocese is incredibly committed to proper catechesis – you should see our Office of Natural Family Planning! If so inclined, you may want to spread the word on your blog to (i) help notify readers in the Phoenix area become aware of the Institute, and (ii) help inspire others to put together this type... Read more

Breaking Up a Traffic Jam! – The best video clips are right here Anybody who does their bit to lessen Seattle’s “Worst in the Nation” congestion is a small civic hero in my book. Only in Seattle can you run into traffic jams at midnight on Sundays. Read more

…”for a difficult economic situation”. Lord, hear our prayer! Read more

marches on. Read more

was hailed as a goddess during an official visit to a Buddhist monastery in eastern Siberia. In theological terms, this is what theologians call an “incarnation” of the platonic ideal of “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”. Read more

His response to Sr. Maureen Fiedler’s encomium to Ted Kennedy get slammed by America magazine. Golly! “Boor,” “loudmouth,” “ignorant of history,” “callous,” “inhumane,” “indecent,” and “hateful”. Pat clearly needs to learn more about respectful dialogue from the Jesuit paladins of civility who gave us Robert Drinan and the staunch support of the Most Holy Sacrament of Abortion that is the sole core value of the party Ted Kennedy is so hugely responsible for creating. So gauche of him to note... Read more